2005 BASEBALL

Roster

Has started three years in center field for the Defenders while posting consistent numbers offensively. Earned All-GPAC honorable mention as a freshman when he batted .287 with 25 runs batted in and six doubles. Appeared in 36 games as a sophomore when he batted .289 with 35 hits and eight doubles. Last season batted .274 with 23 hits. Is a team captain for the 2005 season.

Coach Schouten says: Brad has had to overcome some injuries in preparation for this season. We expect him to be a leader for us both offensively and defensively.

Earned All-GPAC honors as a sophomore. Has a 5-12 lifetime record while posting a 3.62 earned run average as a freshman and a 3.64 average as a sophomore. Has pitched 119 innings for the Defenders in two years. Posted a .367 batting average as a freshman with 36 hits. Followed that up with 27 hits last season with 17 runs batted in. Is a team captain for 2005.

Coach Schouten says: Brandon will be our number one pitcher this season. We'll look to him to give us offensive production in the middle of our lineup this spring.